Ned L. Messerschmidt Jr.

8210 West End Dr. Baltimore, Maryland 21226-2047

Work phone(410) 765-6070, Home phone(410) 255-4535

Education

Current

Anne Arundel Community College.
Business Management Curriculum.
40 Credits completed.
GPA 4.0.

Employment

1998-Present

Engineering Materials Specialist

Duties:

• Provide technical support to purchasing and program management in procurement of materials.
• Interface with internal and external customers through meetings, field surveys and correspondence to establish requirements and gather specific information.
• Coordinating the manufacture and delivery of hardware through internal and external suppliers, and vendors.
• Coordinate and manage the activities of subcontractors and suppliers.

1993-1998

Mechanical Engineer

Note: Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Electronics Systems Group was purchased by Norhrop Grumman in 1995

Duties:

• Provide support to system engineering and program management for proposal efforts.
• Interface with internal and external customers through meetings, field surveys and correspondence to establish requirements and gather specific information.
• Design and specify hardware including, but not limited to, enclosures, precision mechanisms, castings, tools, fixtures, mountings, pneumatic circuits, microwave electronic packaging, plated through hole and SMT printed circuit boards and CCA's.
• Produce solid models using CAD programs to create sketchs and drawings used in the production of prototypes.
• Coordinating the production of drawings packages for the manufacture of equipment and its installation.
• Coordinating the manufacture and delivery of hardware through internal and external suppliers, and vendors.
• Organize, plan and manage the installation of equipment at customer sites.
• Coordinate and manage the activities of subcontractors and contract personnel.

1990-1993

Model Maker/Machinist/Fabricator

Duties:

• Manage, operate and maintain a machine shop and its storeroom to support the activities of MS&TC as well as the Civil Systems Division.
• Produce tools, fixtures, molds, models, breadboards, prototypes and related hardware.
• Participate on engineering teams recommending materials, manufacturing methods, fastening methods, etc. to reduce manufacturing cost and difficulties.
• Coordinate and oversee the activities of subcontractor and contract employees.
• Training and assisting others in the safe and proper use of machines and tools.

1977-1990

Model Maker/Machinist/Fabricator

• Progressed from an entry level drill press operator to a program assigned model maker during this period..
• Machines operated: drill press, radial arm drill, milling machines, boring mills, lathes, EDM machine, jig bore, surface grinder, tool grinder, honing machine, shears, brakes, punch press, notch press, etc.
• Materials worked: stainless steels, cold and hot rolled steels, iron, various types of aluminum, magnesium, copper, brass, titanium, tungsten, silver, gold, and lead as well as many plastic, wax and ceramic materials.
• Additional skills: welding, plating, painting, silk-screen, bonding, PC board fabrication and cable making.
• Trained and assisted others in the use of machines and various manufacturing processes.
• Participated as a leader on various Quality Circles, QIT, and workplace teams.
• Provided inputs to management and engineering to help improve efficiency and quality.
• Participated on engineering teams to fabricate and assemble prototype systems.

Additional experience

1970-1984

• Worked at several auto service facilities in various positions I.E. Ford and Chevrolet Dealers.
• Became proficient in the service and overhaul of engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical systems, frame, steering and suspension as well as custom installations for many types of after market options and commercial devices..
• Gained experience to work on cars, boats, trucks, farm equipment and military vehicles.
• Achieved status of Certified Master Mechanic.

Accomplishments

1984- Work as leader of QC resulted in 50% tool expense reduction.

1986- Work on special project resulted in drastic cycle time reduction and reduced unnecessary handling of sensitive electronic assemblies.

1988- Work on Quality Verification Team resulted in a 100% quality product delivery.

1989- Received Presidents Quality Achievement Award for individual accomplishment and leadership.

1989- Received Presidents Quality Achievement Award for work as leader of a team to improve communications between the Equipment Design and Manufacturing Departments.

1990- Participated on engineering team to fabricate and assemble a prototype electro-optical system, suggesting and developing critical assembly and alignment processes.

1991- Participated on an engineering team to design and produce a working prototype mail sorting machine in 5 months.

1992- Participated on an engineering team to develop a drug detection system, suggesting a concept for a mechanism used, enabling miniaturization of the machine to be hand held.

1992- Designed and fabricated a pneumatically actuated test fixture eliminating operator fatigue and eliminating distortion of test results.

1995- Recived Individulal Special Peformance Award for quick resolution of difficult installation effort.

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